{
  "id": 16488638,
  "title": "Pundit insists Juventus squad is inferior to that of their rivals",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/pundit-insists-juventus-squad-is-inferior-to-that-of-their-rivals",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T15:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pundit-insists-juventus-squad-inferior-150500365.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pundit Franco Ceravolo has expressed his belief that Juventus' squad is inferior to that of their main rivals, including Inter Milan, Napoli, AS Roma, and Como. Juventus has recently strengthened their squad during the summer, but they have struggled to deliver consistent results this term. As a result, Luciano Spalletti, their manager, is facing increasing pressure, and there are concerns about his job security if the team fail to win their next two league matches.\n\nCeravolo, speaking via Tuttojuve, acknowledged that Juventus' recent summer recruitment has not necessarily improved their squad quality. While he praised Spalletti as a great coach, he argued that Juventus' squad lacks the same level of quality as that of their top rivals. He suggested that there may be deeper issues within the team that need to be addressed, rather than solely focusing on the coaching situation.\n\nCeravolo emphasized that although Juventus' manager tries to convey his ideas and prepare for matches, the results ultimately determine the team's decisions. When results are not forthcoming, the responsibility often falls on the person leading the team. However, he also pointed out that if we look at the squad itself, Juventus does not have the same quality as Roma and other competitors. The next two league fixtures are crucial for Spalletti's immediate future, but strengthening the squad may also be necessary for Juventus to close the gap on their rivals and challenge for major honours.",
  "summary": "Juventus face strong competition from Inter Milan and Napoli, while AS Roma have re-established themselves as serious contenders and Como continue to exceed expectations in Serie A.Both Roma and Como ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Juventus squad is inferior to rivals like Inter Milan, Napoli, Roma, Como.",
    "Manager Luciano Spalletti under pressure to win next two league matches.",
    "Ceravolo suggests deeper issues within team, not just coaching."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}